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I had asked a while ago for advice on photographing Chickadees. I got lots of useful advice on setting up blinds, use of long lenses, remote triggers, etc. It turns out that what I needed was a pocket full of sunflower seeds.

Taken with a 60D, 100L macro lens, ISO320....while using the camera one handed This is the full picture, no cropping.

Hi, I've managed it with Blue Tits, Great Tits, Thrushes and I'm now working on a Robin.For most birds Mealyworms are the way to go, obviously they must be insect eaters.

I get the birds to associate me with food and can call some with a whistle (through my lips).Some even sit on the patio and call me if there is no other food out.

The best time is coming up when they are in feeding stress with their young, then they are easierto "Persuade". Keep fairly quiet, provide a safe place for them to feed (where you sit) and try to givethem a reproducable situation at the start, makes them less nervous.

A good way to start is a white saucer with a few worms on it under/near the normal feeding spot,they'll notice the movement pretty quickly. Then you move the saucer gradually in your direction.Going onto my hand was a big step for most birds, but they would fairly quickly sit in the bush next to me and take worms out of my hands, while still sat on a branch.

And in the end you keep hold of the worm, meaning it gets torn apart between your fingers, but keepingthe bird closer for a longer period.

I had asked a while ago for advice on photographing Chickadees. I got lots of useful advice on setting up blinds, use of long lenses, remote triggers, etc. It turns out that what I needed was a pocket full of sunflower seeds.

Taken with a 60D, 100L macro lens, ISO320....while using the camera one handed This is the full picture, no cropping.

this is awesome, nothing like having them eat out of the palm of your hand

It works on Grey Jays too.... And no, I am NOT going to try this with the eagles at work.......

The Luzon Hornbill (Penelopides manillae), sometimes called Luzon Tarictic Hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is endemic to forests on Luzon and nearby islands in the northern Philippines. As is the case with all Philippine tarictic hornbills, it has been considered a subspecies of P. panini.[2]

There are two subspecies of the Luzon Hornbill: The relatively widespread nominate, and subniger from the islands of Polillo and Patnanongan.[2] It was hunted for meat, but now is considered to be safe as a new hunting ban has been enforced.

I had asked a while ago for advice on photographing Chickadees. I got lots of useful advice on setting up blinds, use of long lenses, remote triggers, etc. It turns out that what I needed was a pocket full of sunflower seeds.

Taken with a 60D, 100L macro lens, ISO320....while using the camera one handed This is the full picture, no cropping.

Hi, I've managed it with Blue Tits, Great Tits, Thrushes and I'm now working on a Robin.For most birds Mealyworms are the way to go, obviously they must be insect eaters.

I get the birds to associate me with food and can call some with a whistle (through my lips).Some even sit on the patio and call me if there is no other food out.

The best time is coming up when they are in feeding stress with their young, then they are easierto "Persuade". Keep fairly quiet, provide a safe place for them to feed (where you sit) and try to givethem a reproducable situation at the start, makes them less nervous.

A good way to start is a white saucer with a few worms on it under/near the normal feeding spot,they'll notice the movement pretty quickly. Then you move the saucer gradually in your direction.Going onto my hand was a big step for most birds, but they would fairly quickly sit in the bush next to me and take worms out of my hands, while still sat on a branch.

And in the end you keep hold of the worm, meaning it gets torn apart between your fingers, but keepingthe bird closer for a longer period.

I had asked a while ago for advice on photographing Chickadees. I got lots of useful advice on setting up blinds, use of long lenses, remote triggers, etc. It turns out that what I needed was a pocket full of sunflower seeds.

Taken with a 60D, 100L macro lens, ISO320....while using the camera one handed This is the full picture, no cropping.

Hi, I've managed it with Blue Tits, Great Tits, Thrushes and I'm now working on a Robin.For most birds Mealyworms are the way to go, obviously they must be insect eaters.

I get the birds to associate me with food and can call some with a whistle (through my lips).Some even sit on the patio and call me if there is no other food out.

The best time is coming up when they are in feeding stress with their young, then they are easierto "Persuade". Keep fairly quiet, provide a safe place for them to feed (where you sit) and try to givethem a reproducable situation at the start, makes them less nervous.

A good way to start is a white saucer with a few worms on it under/near the normal feeding spot,they'll notice the movement pretty quickly. Then you move the saucer gradually in your direction.Going onto my hand was a big step for most birds, but they would fairly quickly sit in the bush next to me and take worms out of my hands, while still sat on a branch.

And in the end you keep hold of the worm, meaning it gets torn apart between your fingers, but keepingthe bird closer for a longer period.

Strictly natural light for this photo. I took the picture about one hour after sunrise, the sun was still fairly low in the sky and was shining from my left to my right. There was a very light haze and the sunlight was somewhat diffused as a result. The light really highlighted the bird's eyes and brightened his feathers for me.

Strictly natural light for this photo. I took the picture about one hour after sunrise, the sun was still fairly low in the sky and was shining from my left to my right. There was a very light haze and the sunlight was somewhat diffused as a result. The light really highlighted the bird's eyes and brightened his feathers for me.

I'd have to agree, the ambient shot the IQ on this one over the top! Great image!